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SECTION 3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
120-
C
VOLT
IRCUIT
The circuit breaker panel protects the 120-volt
electrical system from overloads, shorts in the
wiring
and
shorts
components. When an overload or short
occurs, the circuit breaker will open (or "trip")
preventing any further flow of electricity and
damage to the RV.
If a circuit breaker has been tripped, shut OFF
the connected appliance (i.e., air conditioner,
microwave, etc.) and allow a brief cooling
period. Then reset the circuit breaker by
moving the appropriate switch OFF and back
ON. If the circuit breaker is continually tripped
and no overload is evident, contact your RV
dealer to have the electrical system tested and
repaired. A circuit breaker identification label is
permanently attached to the inside surface of
the 120-volt load center.Circuit breakers will
not offer complete protection of the RV
electrical system in the event of a power surge
or voltage spike.
Maintenance
At the beginning of camping season, inspect
all the breakers. Turn each breaker OFF and
back ON. Have the circuit breakers replaced
as needed.
Replacement
WARNING
Replacement circuit breakers must be of
the same voltage, amperage rating and
type. Never use a higher rated replacement
circuit breaker; doing so may cause a fire
by over heating the RV wiring.
Please contact your RV dealer for repair
assistance when replacing circuit breakers.
50-
P
C
AMP
OWER
The 50-amp power cord is also commonly
referred to as the "shore line power cord." This
power cord is designed to ground the RV
electrical system through the external power
source receptacle. It is also designed to carry
the voltage and amperage output of most
20
B
REAKERS
in
the
connected
ORD
campground
outlets.
electrical service provided by a campground
may experience low or high voltage (i.e.,
surges or spikes). Any prolonged exposure will
shorten the life of the electrical system and
appliances.
Consult
recommendations on power surge protection.
Connecting the detachable power cord
Always test the 50-amp external power source
(i.e., the campsite power box or electrical box)
with a ground monitor that uses indicator
lights, before connecting your power cord to it.
If the ground monitor indicates 'reverse
polarity' or an 'open ground' DO NOT connect
the power cord until the campground staff
corrects their wiring problem.
1. Turn OFF 240/120-volt power to the
campground power cord receptacle.
2. Turn OFF the load center main 120-volt
circuit breaker.
3. Carefully extend the entire length of the
power cord (approximately 25' - 35' or 7 m -
10 m) from the exterior electrical cable
hatch to the external power source.
4. Plug the power cord into the RV, then into
the campground receptacle. Be sure all the
power cord prongs are properly plugged
into the receptacle.
5. Turn
ON
120-volt
campground power cord receptacle.
6. Return to your RV and turn ON the load
center main circuit breaker.
7. To help prevent power surges from
damaging the connected loads, please
follow these instructions when hooking
up to the external power source:
Ready to leave
When you are ready to leave, reverse the
power cord connection process.
The power cord should be unplugged when
the RV is left unattended for any amount of
time. If something would happen to the
electrical system, this may help limit
potential damage.
Occasionally
the
your
dealer
for
power
to
the
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